Francesca Scorsese credits her dad for landing a directing role in *The Saints*
Francesca Scorsese admits she got new director job because of dad Martin Scorsese.
Francesca Scorsese has admitted she got a new directing job on a docuseries thanks to her father Martin Scorsese.
2025-12-08T12:55:14+00:00
movies-and-tv, entertainment
Francesca Scorsese has directed an episode of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints, a docuseries exploring the lives of holy figures. The instalment she helmed centres on Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint. Her involvement in the project came with both personal and professional considerations.
Scorsese openly admitted that her father, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, played a key role in securing her the directing job. She acknowledged that his influence helped her land the opportunity on the series. The episode she directed is narrated by her father, further tying the project to their family name.
The episode marks Scorsese’s latest step in her directing career, supported by her father’s long-standing reputation. Though the production company behind the series remains unnamed, her work on The Saints highlights both her creative ambitions and the complexities of navigating industry connections. The docuseries is now available for viewers interested in modern saints like Acutis.
